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New research published at the end of last year by Dalio Education reveals a statewide crisis: 63,000 young people in Connecticut between the ages of 14 to 26 are not engaged in school or work, not on track for gainful employment, or both, while another 17,000 are at the greatest risk for experiencing disconnection.
These young individuals, often constrained by limited options, exhibit remarkable resilience in their efforts to overcome adversities.
Connecticut is in crisis: 119,000 young people aged 14 to 26, in every city and town, are either disengaged or disconnected from education and jobs or soon will be. These young people simultaneously represent a currently missed opportunity and one that can still be realized. They also are human beings who deserve love, and many chances to succeed, just like we received as young people.
There are children sleeping in cars across Connecticut, but especially in the northwestern corner of the state, where there is no overflow shelter.
“As of last week, our numbers indicate we have close to 70 unsheltered children across the state and 60 youth between the ages of 18 and 24,” said Sarah Fox, chief executive officer of the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness.